Top Rankings
Hempstead Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,334 students in Hempstead Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51爆料s in Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
6,334 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hempstead Union Free School District, which is ranked #960 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 41% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#954 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
78%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
77%
30%
% Black
21%
16%
% White
n/a
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,134 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,817 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$248 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$259 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,134
$31,324
Spending / Student
$40,817
$32,199
Best Hempstead Union Free School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #22.
Jackson Main Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Gr: 1-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Front Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Gr: 5-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
176 William St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Gr: 1-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
David Paterson School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Gr: 7-10 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Joseph Mcneil School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Gr: 1-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4801
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4801
Gr: K-6 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
265 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Gr: PK-K | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,334 students.
What is the rank of Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District is ranked #960 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead Union Free School District?
77% of Hempstead Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hempstead Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,817 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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